Project Gutenberg 2014-10-05 Public domain in the USA. 335 Thiselton-Dyer, T. F. (Thomas Firminger) 1848 1923 Dyer, Thomas Firminger Thiselton Thiselton-Dyer, Thomas Firminger Dyer, T. F. Thiselton (Thomas Firminger Thiselton) Domestic folk-lore Produced by JoAnn Greenwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Domestic Folk-lore" by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer is a collection of anthropological studies written in the late 19th century. The work explores the various customs, beliefs, and superstitions that have been passed down through generations, covering topics related to different stages of domestic life—from birth and childhood to love, marriage, and death. The book aims to capture and preserve the rich tapestry of folk traditions that impact everyday life, making it both a scholarly resource and a cultural artifact. The opening of "Domestic Folk-lore" lays the groundwork for understanding the significance of folk beliefs, particularly those associated with birth and infancy. This chapter discusses numerous superstitions and traditions, such as the importance of the day of birth, various omens, and rituals believed to influence the child's fate. It introduces various customs linked to newborns, including the lucky caul and concerns about the evil eye, presenting them as extensions of human desire for protection and prosperity in early life. Overall, the initial portion delves into how these beliefs, while seen as outdated by some, offer vital insights into the social and cultural history of previous generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Folklore Superstition GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 385898 2025-08-19T04:47:07.856153 text/html 360884 2024-10-24T11:15:28 text/html 261464 2025-08-19T04:47:14.201155 application/epub+zip 266979 2025-08-19T04:47:09.125178 application/epub+zip 196438 2025-08-19T04:47:08.488181 application/epub+zip 388890 2025-08-19T04:47:17.902123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359409 2025-08-19T04:47:13.479184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289070 2022-09-21T11:27:08.671201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318944 2025-08-19T04:47:06.984192 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 299034 2024-10-24T11:15:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16956 2025-08-19T04:47:18.054109 application/rdf+xml 12939 2025-08-19T04:47:08.593161 image/jpeg 1866 2025-08-19T04:47:08.541163 image/jpeg 249661 2025-08-19T04:47:07.886149 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia